ZIP code 61025, covering East Dubuque, IL, has 124 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.7M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for East Dubuque is hailstorms, with 80 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $341.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $19.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
East Dubuque has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $377.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 28, 1972.
East Dubuque has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2006.
East Dubuque has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Dubuque was Flash Flood on Jul 21, 2017, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 27, 2011), causing $7M in damages. 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 24, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61025 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Dubuque, IL, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $341.8K in property damage.
Yes, East Dubuque (ZIP 61025) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
East Dubuque has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $377.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 28, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61025 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2017. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.7M in property damage in the East Dubuque, IL area (ZIP 61025). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →